To the Editor: The recent passing of Janet (Janie) Vogt brings to mind an individual who generously shared her various flowers and flowering shrubs with the Bethel Community. For many years, she brought countless bouquets of her flowers to the Bethel Historical Society’s special events that were deeply appreciated locally and by visitors from many […]

To the Editor: Our left wing Democrats, largely under the attractions of Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren and others espousing free education and free health care from cradle to grave, paid for by billionaires and millionaires are attracting young Americans in record numbers. This “free stuff” is magnetic to young people who have not learned the […]

To the Editor: Have you heard the good news? The Bethel Library has joined the growing ranks of public libraries throughout the U.S. that have eliminated overdue fines for their patrons. Multiple studies have shown that such fines, while contributing needed funds to the operating budget, can also create a barrier to the most important […]

To the Editor: In the realm of political discourse, the term “abuse of power” seems to be a bit ambiguous.  Power not being a physical entity cannot be mistreated nor abused. A more pertinent expression of what is now taking place under Trump and the prevailing Republican administration in Washington, is and should be recognized […]

To the Editor: To the gentleman who took the blame for my mailbox being damaged: please contact me ASAP at 381-7480 so that I can thank you properly thank you – you were not responsible, and I need to talk to you. Lorrie Hoeh Bethel

To the Editor: I’m asking our stewards to help Maine with immigrant settlement in a particular, even peculiar, way. Recalling the settlement of “boat people” and other refugees 40 years ago may help reset this precedent, establishing bonds for life. This is the kind of help both refugees and communities need. This method was purely […]

To the Editor: The Local Food Connection and the Bethel United Methodist Church would like to thank the many folks who pitched in to help with our luncheon at the church. On Monday, January 20, MLK Day of Service, almost 40 people came together and shared soup, freshly-baked bread, many desserts, and beverages. Six Maine Food Corps […]

To the Editor: In regard to Mark Hutchins’ letter last week, I can respond by noting in the 1950’s the Cole Block was very adequate for town meetings and various movies, plays, lectures and shows as well as town government. My parents encouraged me to attend town meetings and lots of cultural offerings there. The […]

To the Editor: Similar to the old story about the emperor having no clothes, Donald Trump has exposed himself for all to behold as being a depraved and imbecilic apparition that believes no one is likely to recognize his lack of cover. Trump strives  to render civil discourse and negotiation as being a sign of […]

To the Editor: I want to voice my support of the selectmen for exploring the use of the Ethel Bisbee School (EBS) for a town multi-use facility. This property is ideally situated in the center of town, but not on often busy Main Street, to facilitate virtually any imaginable town activity. Furthermore, the acreage there […]